Copley Avenue is in South Shields and in South Tyneside district. NE34 8HQ is located in the Whiteleas electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Shields. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Copley Avenue, South Shields, NE34 8HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE34 8HH, NE34 8HF, NE34 8SD, NE34 8SB, NE34 8RU, NE34 8HG, NE34 8JR, NE34 8HB, NE34 8HL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NE34 8HQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.6% | 55.1% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 4.1% |
| Male | 45.4% | 44.9% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -4.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NE34 8HQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.5% | 51.3% | 7.8% | 37.9% | 13.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36% | 32.6% | -3.4% | 44.2% | -11.6% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 0.9% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 8.9% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 6.3% | -3.0% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.8% | 39% | -6.8% | 48.4% | -9.4% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 34.5% | 2.8% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 18% | 6.5% | 12.7% | 5.3% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 5.2% | -3.2% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28% | 27.2% | -0.8% | 18.2% | 9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.6% | 11.2% | -9.4% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.9% | 19.2% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 4% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 18.8% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 7% | 17.9% | 10.9% | 33.8% | -15.9% |
| Other | 6.1% | 1.8% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.6% | 98.1% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 98.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 99.2% | 98.9% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 15.7% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.2% | 98.9% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 15.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 9.8% | -9.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.8% | 76.7% | -6.9% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 29.9% | 13.5% | 16.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.6% | 37.2% | 10.4% |
| Christian | 46.8% | 46.2% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Copley Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Cleadon Park average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.6%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 113 Copley Avenue, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £118,500 | 2024-12-12 | £125,141 |
| 55 Copley Avenue, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2024-06-28 | £103,249 |
| 125 Copley Avenue, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £92,500 | 2024-04-05 | £101,713 |
| 73 Copley Avenue, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2024-03-08 | £120,271 |
| 57 Copley Avenue, South Shields, Tyne And Wear Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2024-01-26 | £128,710 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Paul Nursery School Nash Avenue , NE34 8NS | - not rated | 532 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Helen Gibson Nursery School North Lane , NE36 0DL | 4out of 4 | 1,467 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Diamond Nursery School Ethel Terrace , NE34 0NH | - not rated | 1,722 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleadon Park Nursery School Off Park Avenue , NE34 8QL | - not rated | 1,967 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Boldon Nursery School Reginald Street , NE35 9DG | 4out of 4 | 2,184 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest View Primary Rembrandt Avenue , NE34 8RZ | 3out of 4 | 284 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Albert Elliott Primary School Rembrandt Avenue , NE34 8RZ | - not rated | 284 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Park Infants' School Rubens Avenue , NE34 8JU | - not rated | 407 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Oswald's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School Nash Avenue , Whiteleas NE34 8NS | - not rated | 572 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Oswald's Catholic Primary School, South Shields Nash Avenue , Whiteleas NE34 8NS | 3out of 4 | 572 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuter Ede Comprehensive School Galsworthy Road , NE34 9UG | - not rated | 579 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King George V School Nevinson Avenue , NE34 8BT | - not rated | 1,157 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Shields School Nevinson Avenue , NE34 8BT | - not rated | 1,191 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Boldon School New Road , NE35 9DZ | - not rated | 1,414 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brinkburn School McAnany Avenue , NE34 0PJ | - not rated | 1,851 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyne Coast College St George's Avenue , NE34 6ET | - not rated | 3,454 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Galsworthy Centre C/O Chuter Ede Education Centre , Galsworthy Road NE34 9UG | - not rated | 579 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Epinay Business and Enterprise School Nevinson Avenue , NE34 8BT | 4out of 4 | 1,182 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Margaret Sutton School Ashley Road , NE34 0PF | - not rated | 2,185 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View School Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 3out of 4 | 2,277 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alternative Education Service - The Beacon Centre Temple Park Road , NE34 0QA | 3out of 4 | 2,278 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fad | Gainsborough Avenue, South Shields | 455 yd | |
| WHITELEAS DISTRICT SOCIAL CLUB | Oswald Street, South Shields | 510 yd | |
| The New Mill | Chesterton Road, South Shields | 1,035 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Codfather | 202 Whiteleas Way, South Shields | 72 yd | |
| Munch box | 168A Whiteleas Way, South Shields | 72 yd | |
| Polaris Chinese Takeaway | 25 Gaskell Avenue, South Shields | 690 yd | |
| Nevi's Chippy | 67 Nevinson Avenue, South Shields | 713 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chuter Ede Community Association GALSWORTHY ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 575 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 181.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.